Sermons on Looking Up:

Taking A Closer Look In The Manger

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 3, 2007

There are so many things we look in this year, hidy holes for presents, stores for deals, wallets for money. Have we forgotten the most important place to look. If we are careful to take a closer look in the manger we find 3 truths. We find, life, libe

Intro: This is the time of the year that people look in things. You know who you are. There are secret packages everywhere. There are Children looking in closets, under beds, in cars, every possible place to find a present. People look in store windows, in store adds, just about every place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Get Cleaned Up Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message comes from a study of the book of Exodus and is geared towards seekers because it shows how we can be cleansed from our sin in Christ Jesus.

Get Cleaned Up Exodus 30:17 Every parent has probably said these words and sometime in their life if not thousands of times “Kids come in and get cleaned up for dinner” There is an old saying that we all know that goes like this “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Up Against A Wall

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Encouragement from Joshua

Intro: Last week we learned some lessons about Moses. We talked about Moses giving the leadership of the nation of Israel over to Joshua. This morning, we want to learn some lessons from Joshua’s first days of leadership. Joshua has been with Moses for 40 years in the wilderness wanderings. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Have you ever looked back on your life and thought – If I only knew then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things different? As I look back on my life I have a lot regrets, I done a lot of stupid things in my lifetime, and I made a lot of mistak

Don’t Look Back; Luke 9:62 Have you ever looked back on your life and thought – If I only knew then what I know now, I would have done a lot of things different? As I look back on my life I have a lot regrets, I done a lot of stupid things in my lifetime, and I made a lot of mistakes. I wish I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

What Are You Looking For? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 18, 2002

A Christmas Eve message encouraging seekers to open their heart to Christ. It concludes with the U2 song "Still Haven’t Found... and goes into Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord."

The Eyes of Christmas: Through the Eyes of the Magi What Are You Looking For? Dr. Marty Baker / Christmas Eve 2001 / Matthew 2:1-12 www.stevenscreek.net How much time have you spent this week looking for something important? Many of you have invested hours looking for the right gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus! Everyone Is Looking For You!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 6, 2009

Jesus gained popularity as a healer but He wanted to provide more. Even the greatest healing miracle was only a band-aid compared to what Jesus really wanted to offer.

I don’t think that you are going to be surprised that I am now going to mention the Super Bowl this morning and the fact that my Pittsburgh Steelers won! Yes, last Sunday they pulled out a great game and although watching it on television was enjoyable, I would have loved to be there in person. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking Beyond Your Situations Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

When we started reading the Gospel of John we come across and see that John wrote this as an evangelistic work. His purpose and goal in writing this account was so that people would come to faith and believe in Jesus.

Looking beyond your situations (Ungal Sulnaliki appal parunikal) Psalm 130 1. John: 5:1-11 2. 1 John 5:4-5 Our circumstances can drive and direct our life, unless we learn to live above them. Most of us live in disappointment, depression and stress when we allow circumstances to control our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5, John 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Look Before You Label

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

We’ve all used labels. We stick them on jars and manila folders so we’ll know what’s inside. We also stick them on people for the same reason.

Intro: When I was in Bible College I meet an interesting young man by the name of Shannon. What made him interesting were his looks. His hair was a different color each week, his ears were loaded with earrings, and he wore the big loose grunge style clothing. But the most interesting point of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

High And Lifted Up

Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2004

God’s view from his Holy Mountain is much clearer than our view, even in the valley.

High and Lifted Up By Pastor Jim May As I think back upon the past week and of the mountains that we traveled through, I am reminded of a few passages of scripture that I want to bring to your remembrance today. Standing upon the mountains and looking down into the valley, I was impressed with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 30, 2018

Obedience is an important factor that should be taken serious when walking with God. Partial obedience is as good as disobedience . When God gives an instruction, He wants us to follow it as it is given even when you think it doesn't make sense to you.

AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: DON’T LOOK BACK TEXT: GEN 19:12-17, 23-26. The determination to turn from the character that annoys God is a big sign of spiritual growth. This highlights that you care about how God feels about you. Obedience is an important factor that should be taken ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-17, Genesis 19:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look, You Blind, And See!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2002

God calls us to faith when we are blind.

March 3, 2002 Isaiah 42:14-21 “For a long time I have kept silent, I have been quiet and held myself back. But now, like a woman in childbirth, I cry out, I gasp and pant. 15 I will lay waste the mountains and hills and dry up all their vegetation; I will turn rivers into islands and dry up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Was Lifted Up

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 14, 2003

Palm Sunday Sermon about the sacrifice of Jesus.

Jesus Was Lifted Up… Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-15 April 13, 2003 (Palm Sunday Note: this message inspired and partially based on an address by Rev. Keith Drury, of Indiana Wesleyan University, given at a seminar on teaching the Bible to adults. Introduction Today is Palm Sunday, and on this day ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Looking For Leaders Pt. 2” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

Looking at the role of deacons.

1. What is God’s will for my life? That’s a common question. • What am I on this earth for? How can I make a difference? • We know the Bible says… Jer. 29.11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. SO ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop, Look, Listen And Live!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 13, 2013

Salvation was never meant to be a life insurance policy in the end,but only the beginning to a beautiful relationship and walk with the Lord, in the abundant life He has promised to us

Stop, look, listen and Live! How many of us, have ever said these words to our parents, You Were Right, I Should Have Listened! I don't know anyone who can say or admit, that those words have never came out of their mouths. Galatians 3:2,3,13,14 NKJ 2. This only I want to learn from you: Did you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gods Looking For Fighters Not Fakers”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need to fight in others armor/anointing when God has called and equipped you to fight in your own tailored armor.

(32) And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth (37) David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-33